The Vision Begins
Don Stephens in front of the Anastasis — the spark that launched a mission of mercy.
Mercy Ships
Since its incorporation, Mercy Ships has performed over 100,000 free, life-changing surgeries, bringing hope and healing to communities in Africa.
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Mercy Ships Switzerland
Humble Beginnings. Unshakable Vision.
In the late 1970s, Don Stephens stood before the Anastasis with a bold dream — to bring healing where healthcare was out of reach. Decades later, that vision lives on through the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship. What began with faith and determination has grown into a global movement, restoring lives across Africa. And today, through the Mercy Ships Business Network, that legacy continues — powered by people and businesses who believe in turning vision into impact.
Hope on the Horizon
An African mother and child walk toward the Global Mercy — where healing becomes reality.
The Vision Lives On
Nearly 45 years later, Don Stephens stands before the Global Mercy — dream turned legacy.